Avon Valley Woods

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view of the Western compartment, north boundary and the rolling hillsides

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About this wood

The Avon Valley Woods are a combination of steep, valley side ancient woodlands and significant areas of new woodland creation on former arable land. Together with private woodlands to the north, they form an important woodland complex in the South Hams, significant for their value, in terms of wildlife conservation, scenic beauty and public access. There are 4 Woodland Trust owned woods in close proximity: Aveton Wood, Watkins Wood, Centry Wood and Avon Woods (which also separately known locally as Bedlime Wood, Titcombe Wood & Woodleigh Wood).

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Avon Valley Woods

Size:
139.55 ha (344.84 acres)
Near:
Woodleigh, Devon
Grid ref:
SX732490
OS map sheets:
  • OS Landranger 202
  • Explorer 20
  • Outdoor Leisure 20

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Comprises

Avon Wood

Size:
40.68 ha (100.52 acres)
  • Local parking difficult
  • Good views
  • Is woodland creation site
  • Mainly broadleaved woodland
  • Free leaflet available
  • Special wildlife interest
  • Well worth a visit
  • Autumn colour
  • Spring colour

Watkins Wood

Size:
75.65 ha (186.94 acres)
  • Local parking difficult
  • Good views
  • Grassland
  • Is woodland creation site
  • Mainly young woodland

Aveton Wood

Size:
18.26 ha (45.12 acres)
  • Local parking difficult
  • Mainly coniferous woodland

Centry Wood

Size:
4.96 ha (12.26 acres)
  • Local parking difficult
  • Is woodland creation site
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